WATCH: Tortoise chomps on watermelon at Philadelphia Zoo
Watch this tortoise chomp on a watermelon at the Philadelphia Zoo!
Oct
2024
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PHILADELPHIA
Oct
2024
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The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
Dockworkers in Philadelphia and 35 other US ports began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation, even though some progress had been reported in latest contract talks.
Oct
2024
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Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader and former Phillie, has died at age 83
Rose, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, was one of the most exciting players in baseball history, though his off-field activities tarnished his formidable achievements on the diamond.
Sep
2024
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Philadelphia’s district attorney scores legal win against Republican impeachment bid
The decision was a victory for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, following his impeachment by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in 2022.
Sep
2024
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Philadelphia mayor reveals details of 76ers deal to build arena near Chinatown
The agreement reached earlier this month calls for the Sixers to finance the entire project, called “76 Place,” with no city funding. It includes a provision that would let the team make annual payments in lieu of taxes.
Sep
2024
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Philadelphia mayor strikes deal with the 76ers on new downtown arena
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council. The decision comes despite objections from nearby Chinatown residents and just weeks after New Jersey's governor offered $400 million in tax breaks to build the site across the river in Camden.
Sep
2024
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PA college students rally with Gen Z congressman amid youth vote effort
Maxwell Frost, Congress’ youngest member, rallied with Gen Z voters in Philadelphia on Saturday. Gen Z voters have shifted their support for Kamala Harris ahead of the election
Aug
2024
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6 Black-owned restaurants in Philadelphia to try
Support Black-owned restaurants at these 6 great spots.
Aug
2024
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Temple University might join growing list of campuses with a Plan B vending machine
Vending machines have become a new way for students to easily access emergency contraception at an affordable price. Here’s the story of students at one Pennsylvania university who are trying to get one on their campus.
Aug
2024
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Late summer Pennsylvania adventures to squeeze in before the school bell rings
Just because school is almost back in session doesn’t mean you can’t get in one more family adventure before summer gives way to fall.
